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Advancing Discovery to Market (ADM)

Advancing Discovery to Market

Funds Texas A&M teams translating early discoveries through commercialization support and enterprise readiness.

The Advancing Discovery to Market (ADM) program, administered by the Texas A&M University Office of Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, funds proof-of-concept work to demonstrate and de-risk the commercial potential of discoveries generated within the Texas A&M research enterprise. The program targets innovations that are at risk of stalling in the 'valley of death' between basic research …

Funds proof-of-concept work to demonstrate commercial potential of TAMU-owned discoveries across any technology sector, with Type 1 awards (up to $99K, TRL 2+) and Type 2 awards ($100K–$300K, TRL 3+).

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: research.tamu.edu